ANOTHER NEW ENGLAND PUB SNAPPED UP
Sales continue in the New England region with news of the freehold going concern of Armidale’s Railway Hotel transacting for circa $8 million. Established in 1879, the Railway resides on a generous 3,800sqm commercial property with dual street frontage, close
HUNT AWARDED NSW BUSINESS LEADER OF 2021
Humble hotelier and son of the Hunter Stephen Hunt has been awarded the title of NSW Business Leader of the Year 2021. The state-wide title follows up recognition by Business NSW as the Business Leader of the Year for the
FRASER SHORT TAKES ON SIR GEORGE
High-profile hotelier Fraser Short has picked up the acclaimed and rescued Sir George Hotel of Jugiong for $14 million. Vendors on the sale were mother-daughter duo Liz Prater and Kate Hufton, who acquired the dilapidated Hotel in 2015 and undertook
FLOWER HOTELS GROWS AGAIN, EYEING REGIONAL TOURISM
Flower Hotels has expanded its local wheelhouse, picking up the Traveller's Rest Hotel of Long Flat from long-term private owners the Thompson family. The subdued Traveller's Rest resides on a huge lot of almost four hectares, on the banks of
NEW VISA REG’S HELP STAFF CRISIS AS NSW EASES COVID RULES
The Federal Government has announced key changes to international border arrangements and working visas, as New South Wales further eases restrictions. This week brought news that Federal rules on Australia’s borders change from 1 December, welcoming back international students, skilled
PRIZED FOODIE PUB THE SEVENHILL HOTEL FOR SALE
The 158-year-old and highly awarded Sevenhill Hotel in the Clare Valley is seeking a new operator to continue its legacy in one of Australia’s premier culinary regions. Sevenhill Hotel began life in 1863 as the Black Eagle Hotel, under the
LAWLER WINS RACE TO ROYAL
Ben Lawler and Ryan Haynes have expanded back into greater Sydney, with purchase of the Royal Hotel in Camden. Established 1841, the Royal occupies a 1,526sqm site in the main retail zone of Camden LGA – forecast to surpass 200k
PIPER EXPANDS INTO Q STATION
Harbord hotelier Glenn Piper has signed to take on the long-term lease of Manly’s historic Q Station. Q Station was Australia’s longest continuously operating quarantine station, until its closure as an operational maritime facility in March 1984. It was operated
WOMAN SENTENCED OVER GLASSING IN MACKAY PUB
A 22-year-old woman has been convicted and sentenced for glassing a 35-year-old work colleague at Langford’s Hotel in Mackay. Kytarna Leyland-Rice, a BHP workforce co-ordinator, hit a glass she was holding into the head of another man in her work
LAUNDYS HELP YOUNGS UP THE CABBAGE TREE
The Laundy legion is back in The Gong, through acquisition of the Cabbage Tree Hotel in Fairy Meadow. Located approximately three kilometres north of the Wollongong CBD, the CTH has been operated by husband and wife team Brad and Corrina
